All Grocery articles – Page 170
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NewsIceland starts selling plastic-free chewing gum
Iceland has started selling plastic-free chewing gum as it steps up its war on single-use plastic consumption.
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AnalysisHow can retailers prepare for a ‘no deal’ Brexit?
Retailers are being forced to treat a ‘no deal’ Brexit as a real possibility, so what can they do to prepare themselves for it?
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NewsHeatwave drives food price inflation, says BRC
A combination of this summer’s heatwave and a cold spring has inflated the prices of fruit and vegetables, new figures reveal.
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NewsAldi contacts suppliers over 'no deal' Brexit readiness
Aldi has contacted suppliers about what contingency plans may be needed in the event of a ‘no deal’ Brexit.
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NewsAsda promotes Hemmerdinger as CMO exits
Asda chief merchandising officer Jesús Lorente is to leave the Walmart-owned grocer little over a year after being appointed.
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AnalysisMove of the week: Tesco's formidable top team
Charles Wilson’s decision to step down as Tesco UK and Ireland chief executive as he recovers from illness has caused a reorganisation of the grocer’s top team.
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OpinionOpinion: Why Amazon needs stores to win in European grocery
Following another jump in second-quarter results and its fourth Prime Day, Amazon continues to demonstrate its retail dominance and strength.
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OpinionGraze CEO: Staying distinctive in a sea of brands
As snack foods retailer Graze ditches its brown packaging in favour of a new vibrant rebrand, chief executive Anthony Fletcher insists it is important to keep branding moving.
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IndicatorFood and grocery sector analysis
The grocery market has faced massive structural shifts over the past decade, and the pace of change is only likely to increase as shopping habits continue to evolve and margins are squeezed by intense competition and rising costs.
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IndicatorFood and grocery ranking 2018
The growth of ecommerce in the food and grocery sector continues to bring challenges. Margin pressure is clear, and the ability to fulfill online orders fast and conveniently is costly. Mergers are becoming commonplace for the sector, enabling them to increase scale and boost buying power. Our rank unveils which grocery retailers are winning at delivering convenience for their customers, and where others are falling behind.
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NewsGrocery sales climb as World Cup boosts performance
Grocery sales climbed 3.6% in the last 12 weeks – the highest rate of growth this year as shoppers stocked up with drinks to watch the big England games in the World Cup.
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NewsKari Daniels promoted to CEO of Tesco Ireland
Tesco has promoted Kari Daniels to become chief executive of its Irish business.
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OpinionOpinion: Can Tesco crack the discount code?
The rumours that Tesco is launching a discount fascia have revved into overdrive, leaving the market pondering what it might mean for the grocery giant.
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OpinionOpinion: Are you prepared for a hard Brexit?
A hard Brexit is obviously the least-favoured option for many in British government or in the EU.
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NewsTesco prepares to launch discount chain within weeks
Tesco could launch a new discount chain as early as September as Britain’s biggest grocer prepares to go toe-to-toe with Aldi and Lidl.
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NewsAgenda: Joules, McColl's, Hammerson, grocery data
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Joules, McColl’s, property giant Hammerson and Kantar-Nielsen all coming up.
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NewsRetail sales dip in June, strongest quarter since 2015
Retail sales edged down in June as shoppers prioritised the World Cup and hot weather over non-food purchases.
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AnalysisIn pictures: The products and trends of Christmas 2018
In an ultra-competitive retail environment, the golden quarter is make or break for many, but what products and trends will win out?
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AnalysisRetail Reimagined: Welcome to the supermarket 2.0
In part two of our Retail Reimagined series, examining how traditional formats would look if they were redesigned today, Luke Tugby explores the supermarket of the future.
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NewsHotel Chocolat tastes sales success in ‘strong’ year
Hotel Chocolat has posted an increase in full-year sales, boosted by the opening of 15 new stores and its growing online customer base.